ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,082 km
7,508 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,082 km
7,508 mi / 6,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD LAE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code ADD LAE
ICAO Code HAAB AYNZ
City Addis Ababa Nadzab
Country Ethiopia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,630 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 12,082 kilometers (7,508 miles / 6,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:01 in Nadzab. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,391 feet between the two airports. Lae Nadzab Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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